# Bring MLB To Raleigh **URL:** \ **Category:** The Pub\ **Created:** [March 26, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999 "2019-03-26T20:49:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 37
**Author:** ![Kevin](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/2acd7d/32.png) [@Kevin](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Kevin)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/730 "2023-10-09T15:48:50Z")
> [@Francisco](#): > > Sidenote, can the PNC arena area handle traffic from both sports? They wouldn’t overlap events, I’ll tell you that much. ---
**Author:** ![sthomper](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/54ee81/32.png) [@sthomper](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/sthomper)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/731 "2023-10-11T02:46:51Z")
did michael jordan recently get 3 billion? he liked baseball didn’t he? ---
**Author:** ![Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 3:08am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/732 "2023-10-11T03:08:02Z")
Don’t give him any ideas. ---
**Author:** ![Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Loup20)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/733 "2023-10-11T18:48:12Z")
He’s not interested. ---
**Author:** ![Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/734 "2023-10-11T18:50:41Z")
Any updates? And Jordan you obtained that Intel how? ---
**Author:** ![nicholas](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/nicholas/32/12304_2.png) [@nicholas](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/nicholas)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/735 "2023-10-12T15:45:29Z")
Considering the Hornets’ complete lack of success under his ownership, I hope he stays far away from any NC-based MLB teams. ---
**Author:** ![Jake](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/jake/32/34692_2.png) [@Jake](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Jake)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/736 "2023-10-12T17:20:25Z")
> [@nicholas](#): > > Considering the Hornets’ complete lack of success Period. There should be a period at the end of that lmao. ---
**Author:** ![Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2023, 6:43am UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/737 "2023-11-05T06:43:08Z")
Im starting to believe MLB to Raeigh have some cold feet over corporate support but I think it’s possible. ---
**Author:** ![Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Loup20)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/738 "2023-11-28T19:20:23Z")
Just a few updates in case people have missed it … ![Screenshot 2023-11-28 at 2.17.36 PM](https://d3tmycllq5yp1y.cloudfront.net/original/3X/3/4/34b4fbbf699b0c49d28fdd3b5acde8157cd0ee4b.jpeg) > **[The Athletic's 2023 MLB fan survey results: What you thought about 23 issues...](https://theathletic.com/5068467/2023/11/21/the-athletic-2023-mlb-fan-survey/?source=user_shared_article)** > > We asked for your thoughts on best players, free agent signings, top road cities and more — and more than 13,000 of you answered. ![Screenshot 2023-11-28 at 2.17.15 PM](https://d3tmycllq5yp1y.cloudfront.net/original/3X/e/6/e6ed83f555557f89e270932816f0554c97f00136.jpeg) > **[MLB expansion cities: Nashville, Charlotte and other candidates if baseball...](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/mlb-expansion-cities-nashville-charlotte-and-other-candidates/c9bd7d4409a05ce2cb6bab46?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)** > > With the Rays and A's moving closer to resolution on stadium situations, things could be in motion soon. ![F_d6YUfWUAEXiqV](https://d3tmycllq5yp1y.cloudfront.net/original/3X/b/1/b179b48fbf14cc6e9cec64210435a3eb2452ea5d.jpeg) > **[How does Raleigh stack up against MLB Expansion Front-Runners: Nashville...](https://mlbraleigh.com/how-does-raleigh-stack-up-against-mlb-expansion-front-runners-nashville-salt-lake-city/)** ---
**Author:** ![Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/739 "2023-11-28T19:57:21Z")
MLB to Raleigh corporate support is the largest hurdle. ---
**Author:** ![Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Loup20)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/740 "2023-11-29T15:56:37Z")
It’s a hurdle for sure. But the people involved that matter do not see it as a blocker for making this happen. ---
**Author:** ![Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/741 "2023-11-29T17:49:37Z")
Well that’s good as long as theirs a stadium plan in place, a billionaire investor, and public support that can do it. Corporate can come later I’m sure it was hard for the Canes’ to find some when they came here but they survived and pushed for it over time they’ve became sustainable. ---
**Author:** ![Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Loup20)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/742 "2023-11-29T18:33:56Z")
I can tell you care a ton about this and are really trying to make sure everything is taken into account. But there are people WAY above your and my pay grade doing that sort of stuff right now for this push. ---
**Author:** ![rucker](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/fbc32d/32.png) [@rucker](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/rucker)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/743 "2023-11-29T20:12:52Z")
Let’s also hope way above the pay grade of the MLS to Raleigh leadership team ---
**Author:** ![Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@Yimbyforlife](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Yimbyforlife)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/744 "2023-11-29T21:05:51Z")
Yeah we won’t mention that let’s not jink this. ---
**Author:** ![nipper.dwight](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@nipper.dwight](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/nipper.dwight)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/745 "2023-11-29T21:13:04Z")
Lou, Such Great News On What You Just Posted! Raleigh is so past due for a downtown area Professional Baseball Team! Durham has beat us to death on this. ---
**Author:** ![rucker](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/fbc32d/32.png) [@rucker](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/rucker)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/746 "2023-11-29T21:31:37Z")
What is the anticipated timeline for this decision to get made? ---
**Author:** ![nipper.dwight](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@nipper.dwight](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/nipper.dwight)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/747 "2023-11-29T22:01:54Z")
Lou is the Main contact concerning a lot of this project for Raleigh. He has put in a lot of effort and hours and money. ---
**Author:** ![wmgadd](https://community.dtraleigh.com/user_avatar/community.dtraleigh.com/wmgadd/32/9588_2.png) [@wmgadd](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/wmgadd)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/748 "2023-11-30T22:55:30Z")
[Raleigh Magazine’s feature](https://raleighmag.com/2023/11/mlb-raleigh/) with our very own @Loup20 ---
**Author:** ![Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@Loup20](https://community.dtraleigh.com/u/Loup20)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999/749 "2023-12-01T13:38:41Z")
The decision is on MLB. After Tampa Bay’s stadium situation is signed and finished (likely January if there are no more hold ups), the MLB Commissioner (Rob Manfred) said he will create an expansion committee to dive into all of this and come out with 2 new markets/teams. Long story short. We weren’t even in consideration when MLB’s plans were first announced, now I’d say we are one of the top 3 (alongside Salt Lake City and Nashville). How it works is MLB will target a few markets they like, and they will want to see what those market’s appetite is for making this happen. 100% North Carolina will be a target and it’s becoming more and more likely the specific location in NC will end up being Raleigh and not Charlotte. The next step will be to see what Raleigh has to offer. MLB wants to see: ✅ Government support (We’ll have it) ✅ And ownership group led by a billionaire - extra points for one with a track record in sports. (we already have it) ✅ A funding plan (We’ll have it, according to Dundon) ✅ A stadium site (many options being considered…there will be one) ✅ Massive community support (we already have it but working on growing it) 🟡 Corporate support (That is the next step) * * * We are ahead of everyone at this moment. Others may catch up, but right now, we seem like the horse to beat. [Previous page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999.md?page=36) [Next page](https://community.dtraleigh.com/t/bring-mlb-to-raleigh/999.md?page=38)